Serving 736 students in grades 6-8, Holmes Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holmes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Holmes Middle School's student population of 736 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
736 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Holmes Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holmes Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1141 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
8%
Black
28%
11%
White
37%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holmes Middle School's ranking?
Holmes Middle School is ranked #1141 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Holmes Middle School often compared to?
Holmes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holmes High School, Twenhofel Middle School, Woodland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Holmes Middle School?
736 students attend Holmes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Holmes Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holmes Middle School?
Holmes Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Holmes Middle School offer ?
Holmes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Holmes Middle School part of?
Holmes Middle School is part of Covington Independent School District.
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